British Airways Permanently Boosts Executive Club Tier Points

British Airways has announced the permanent establishment of its ‘per flight' tier point bonuses, a move that was anticipated given Iberia Club's similar, already-permanent and more generous scheme. Previously set to expire for new bookings from January 1st, this decision means the additional tier points earned on flights will now be a consistent feature of the Executive Club program.

The core definition of this initiative involves awarding extra tier points for each leg of a journey, varying by cabin class. For instance, Euro Traveller flights will yield an additional 75 tier points each way, while Club Europe offers 175. Long-haul passengers will see bonuses of 150 for World Traveller, 275 for World Traveller Plus, 400 for Club World, and a substantial 550 for First class. These bonuses significantly benefit members aiming to achieve or maintain status, with thresholds set at 3,500 for Bronze, 7,500 for Silver, and 20,000 for Gold within a membership year (April 1st to March 31st).

A key benefit for members is the removal of the previous opt-in requirement. From November 25th, these bonuses will be automatically applied to eligible flights, streamlining the process and ensuring all qualifying members receive them without needing to register. BA had already been backdating bonuses for those who opted in late due to lack of awareness, highlighting the administrative burden of the opt-in system.

While largely beneficial, there are a few important caveats. Basic Economy fares are excluded from earning these bonus points. However, flights booked as part of a British Airways Holidays package do count, as do all flights with a British Airways flight number, regardless of whether they are BA-operated or codeshares. A specific risk or limitation is that flights upgraded using Avios or other methods will earn bonus tier points based on the *original* cabin booked, not the upgraded one. The article also subtly questions what this permanence implies about the overall success of BA's newer tier point structure, suggesting a potential need to incentivize status achievement further.

(Source: https://www.headforpoints.com/2025/11/21/british-airways-club-tier-point-bonuses/)